Faculty & Staff
Administration
Father Austin bosse Parochial Vicar
Religion Teacher
Kansas State University Bachelor of Bakery Science & Mgmt
Mount St. Mary's Seminary Masters of Divinity Bachelor of Sacred Theology
2 years Ordained 1st year at SJCS
Father Patrick Henehan Pastor
Religion Teacher
St. Mary's University of Winona
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Kenrick Seminary
Masters of Divinity, Masters of Theology
25 years Ordained 14 years at SJCS
Sr. Maria Christi Nelson, O.P.
Principal
Magdalen College
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Masters of Elementary Education
Masters of Educational Administration
Years Experience: 19 Joined SJCS in 2013
sr. Mary André, O.P. Assistant principal middle school religion
University of Notre Dame Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Catholic University of America Master of Arts in Education
Maddona University Master of Arts in Catholic School Leadership
Years Experience: 7 Joined SJCS in 2022
Mrs. Jill Lindsey
development & admissions director
Loyola University of Baltimore
Bachelor of Arts in
Communications and Media
Years Experience: 14 Joined SJCS in 2010
Mrs. Nhora Strickler
Administrative assistant
Illinois Central College
Years Experience: 4 Joined SJCS in 2019
clare rose school mascot
SJCS Rectory & Convent
Years Old 7.5 Joined SJCS in 2015
TEACHERS & STAFF
pRESCHOOL TEAM
Mrs. Julie Stedwill
3-Year-Old Preschool
Creighton University
Bachelor of Science
in Elementary Education
and Theology
Our Lady of the Lake University
Masters of Marriage and Family Counseling
Years Experience: 15 Joined SJCS in 2014
Mrs. Heather Shane
4-Year-Old Preschool & Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Director
Christendom College Bachelor of Arts in History
CGS Certification Levels I & II
Years of experience: 17 Joined SJCS 2018
Mrs. Nicole gilkeson pre-K 4 assistant
Illinois Central College
Joined SJCS in 2021
MRS. LAURA ORTEGA PRE-K 4 CLASSROOM AIDE
Chilpancingo Autonomous University of Guerrero - Mexico Early Elementary Education Degree
Years Experience: 13 Joined SJCS in 2009
Mrs. sherri magner preschool part-time preschool aide
Nebraska Wesleyan; University of Nebraska Medical Center Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
Years Experience: 2 Joined SJCS in 2019
Elementary k-5 team
Sr. Marie bernadette, O.P.
Kindergarten A
Eastern Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Double Minor in Science and Math
Years Experience: 6 Joined SJCS in 2023
Mrs. Sue Culp
Kindergarten B
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Specialization in Middle School, Language Arts, and Math
Years Experience: 13 Joined SJCS in 2018
Mrs. Gina Kouri
First Grade A
Creighton University
Bachelor of Science
in Elementary Education
Years Experience: 21 Joined SJCS in 2016
Mrs. KrisTina Major
first Grade B
University of Toledo
Bachelor of Science
in Elementary Education
Specialization in Mathematics
Years Experience: 38 Joined SJCS in 2011
Sr imelda marie,o.p.
Second Grade Aj
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor in Elementary Education & Integrated Science
Univ. of Southern Mississippi Masters in Science Education
Years Experience: 10 Joined SJCS in 2022
Miss tally sevier
second grade B
Bradley University Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Years Experience: 5 Joined SJCS in 2019
Miss Anna taylor
Third Grade
Bradley University Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Years Experience: 7 Joined SJCS in 2016
Miss Katie Marx
3rd grade aide & Aftercare Director
Saint Louis University
Years Experience: 7 Joined SJCS in 2016
Mrs. amy coulter
4th Grade homeroom 4th/5th grade math, religion,Science
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with Math Endorsement
Years Experience: 7 Joined SJCS in 2018
ms. monica robotham 4th grade aide
Valparaiso University Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Years Experience: 3 Joined SJCS in 2020
mrs. katie schmidt
5th Grade homeroom 4th/5th grade ela & Social studies
St. Ambrose University Bachelor of Arts in Education with endorsement in Language Arts
Years Experience: 7 Joined SJCS in 2020
Miss Elisabeth Grace - 5th grade aide
Pensacola Christian College Bachelor and Masters of Science in Music Education
Years Experience: 6 Joined St. Jude in 2022
Middle school team
Miss Antonia Mullens
6th Grade & Middle School Math
Eureka College
Bachelor of Science in Education
St. Xavier University
Masters in Education &
Leadership
Years Experience: 21 Joined SJCS in 2014
Mrs. Kendra Varnold 7th Grade middle school english language arts
Eastern Illinois University Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Master of Arts in Reading Endorsement in MS English
Years Experience: 18 Joined SJCS in 2023
Mr. alberto vargas 7th grade & middle school science
St. Ambrose University Bachelor of Science in Education with K-12, ESL & K-8 Reading Endorsements
Years Experience: 2 Joined SJCS in 2023
Miss amelia misiak 8th grade & Middle school social studies
Illinois State University Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education
Years Experience: 9 Joined SJCS in 2019
Mrs. Jennifer brose enrichment & 8th grade
Purdue University Bachelor of Science in Food Science
Years Experience: 5 Joined SJCS in 2018
Dr. Michael Lukich MIddle school enrichment/stem
Bradley University Bachelors & Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering University of California, Los Angeles PhD Control Systems Engineering
Years Experience: 5 Joined St. Jude 2019
Janice Lukich Middle school enrichment/stem
Bradley University Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of California Los Angeles Masters of Science Computer Engineering
Years Experience: 5 Joined St. Jude in 2019
Kinder - 8th specials & support staff
Mrs. Lourdes robles-lugo K-8th Spanish
Cetys University Mexico Bachelor of Science Computer Science Engineering
Years Experience 6 Joined SJCS in 2023
Mr. nick anderson pre K-8 physical education
Arizona State University Bachelors in Public Policy & Public Service with a focus in Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Years Experience: 3 Joined SJCS in 2021
mrs. jennifer miller events coordinator & office assistant
Eastern Illinois University Bachelors in Family & Consumer Sciences
Years Experience: 3 Joined SJCS in 2021
Mrs. Sarah Hansen K-4th music & 5th-8th band director
Illinois State University Bachelors of Arts in Music Education
Years Experience: 13 Joined SJCS in 2016
Mr. Andrew Earnest
Music director
Choir Director
St. Joseph's College
Bachelor of Arts
in Vocal Applied Music
Years Experience: 17 Joined SJCS in 2016
Mrs. maureen lervaag Catechesis of the good shepard aide
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville Bachelor of Science
Years Experience: 3 Joined SJCS 2021
Mrs. jody tockes art 2nd-8th
Bradley University Master of Arts in Education
Years Experience: 10 Joined SJCS in 2021
mrs. carol harn art kinder & 1st
Illinois State University Bachelor of Science in Education; Masters in Educational Strategies
Years Experience: 37 Joined SJCS in 2021
Mrs. michelle baker, LCPC part-time School counselor
Bradley University Masters in Counseling, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Joined SJCS in 2021
Interventions Team
Mrs. christine field interventions
Northwestern University Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Temple University
Masters of Science
in Special Education
Years Experience: 27 Joined SJCS in 2016
Mrs. Margo Tony interventions
Illinois Central College
Associates Degree in Child Development
Years Experience: 15 Joined SJCS in 2017
Mrs. connie keene interventions
Southeast Missouri State University Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Years Experience: 2 Joined SJCS in 2021
Mrs. Mary pat dooley interventions
Boston College Bachelor of Arts English Tufts University Master of Arts in School Psychology & Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Psychology
Years Experience: 9 Joined St. Jude in 2023
mrs. norma sanchez kitchen manager
Years Experience: 15 Joined SJCS in 2021
mrs. Nicole Rusk kitchen assistant
Years Experience: Joined SJCS in 2024
mrs. jana anderson lunchroom coordinator
Years Experience: 2 Joined SJCS in 2022
mr. joseph khoury athletic director
Years Experience: 3 Joined SJCS in 2019
jeff smith maintenance
Years Experience: 3 Joined SJCS in 2020
mr. mose shaw custodian
Years Experience: 33 Joined SJCS in 2012